Investigating the functionality of flipped virtual classroom model supported by mobile learning environments in classical guitar education

Abstract

The main objective of this current study is to present an example of how to use the flipped virtual classroom model supported by mobile learning environments in guitar education. Within the scope of this objective, this study aims to reveal how guitar teaching with the flipped virtual classroom model supported by mobile learning environments influences the students’ performance skills and the achievement of the lesson outcomes. This research falls within the scope of emancipatory/developmental/critical action research among action research types. The study group of the research consists of 5 undergraduate guitar students. The study group of the research was determined by the typical case sampling method, which is one of the purposive sampling methods. The data collection tools of the study include demographic information forms, performance observation forms, unit evaluation forms, researcher and student diaries, video recordings of online lessons, mobile learning environment evaluation forms, application messages and student portfolios. According to the results of this study, it can be concluded that the guitar education conducted with the flipped virtual classroom model supported by mobile learning environments improved the performance of the students and contributed to their achievement of the program outcomes.